2018-2019 Directors: Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds

1. 2018-2019 Directors: Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds Email: director@othsband.com; gustafson-hindsm@oths.us Mr. Sean Harris Email: asstdirector@othsband.com; harriss@oths.us Presentation will be posted on charms

2. WELCOME EVERYONE!!!! • Expectations • Rehearsal/Performance • Band Trip – pending board approval • Marching Band Registration / Fitting Dates / Fees • Communication • Band Boosters • Importance of Fundraising • Importance of Band Booster Involvement • Let’s continue the great tradition!

3. Expectations - Band Motto: 110% • Positive attitude and hard work from everyone involved • Always show respect, be prepared, and be on time. • On time = 15 minutes early • Student attendance and parent involvement are critical for our success. • Students, Staff, and Parents serve as models for music education and performance. • We are always representing OTHS and our community. • Prepare for an Amazing year!!

4. 2018 Rehearsals – Performance Schedule • All dates are posted on Charms – • most current calendar • Major dates on band website

5. Summer Rehearsals– 2018 – refer to Charms Summer Rehearsals: (Milburn/Smiley campuses) • Three days per each week • All week – week and 2 days before VP Fair (on a Wednesday) • Week of July 16 – Colorguard/Percussion Camp • July 18-20 – Winds only • July 23-27; July 30- August 1 – Mandatory Band Camp • July 27 – Band Together Potluck • August 1 – Community Performance • *First rehearsal with new brass and woodwind members is Wednesday, April 4th at the Smiley Campus Band Room • Students may be chosen to play a secondary instrument. • *First colorguard rehearsal is May 1st • Percussion rehearsals start this week (Wednesday, Feb. 7th) • Drop off and pick up is in the South Lot – not by the band room

6. Fall Rehearsals - 2018 Fall Rehearsals: - students are bussed after 6th hour to the Smiley Campus for class. • Every 7th Hour – • Wednesdays is Wind Ensemble (in class) • Monday evenings – percussion/winds 6-8:30pm (before national competitions) • Wednesday evenings – Full Band, 6-9pm • Thursdays – afterschool until 4:30pm • Saturday Camp – August 18th, September 22nd • Weekly extended rehearsals leading up to Grand Nationals • Colorguard also has extended rehearsals as scheduled by director

7. Summer Performances / Football Games- 2018 Parades: • June 24th– Red Bud, IL (noon-7pm – parade is at 4pm) (fix form) • July 4th – VP Parade, Downtown St. Louis (early am – 2pm) • August 18th- O’Fallon Fest Parade (rehearsal that day) • October 3rd– Homecoming – 6pm parade (rehearse afterwards) Cardinal Game: June 12th(depart 4 – evening game) ALL Home Football Games: - call time 5pm – stay through 3rd quarter August 17th (Blue and Gold Game) Sept. 7th (Feeder Night) Sept. 14th (regular football game) Sept. 28th(Senior Night) Oct. 5th (Homecoming) *Performance spots will be determined by VP Fair. Qualifications for spots are evaluated on visual performance, music performance, and attendance.

8. Competitions - 2018 Competitions: - all day • Percussion Festival- August TBD • September 8th – MEMC (perform in Exhibition) • September 15th – Edwardsville Tiger Ambush • September 29th – BOA Clarksville Regional (possible overnight) • October 8th – ILMEA Auditions • October 13th – Marching Band Competition TBD • October 20th – Illinois State Univ. Marching Competition • October 26th - 27th – BOA St. Louis Super Regional • November 3rd – ILMEA District Jazz Festival (Belleville East) • November 8th– 10th – BOA Indy Grand Nationals (overnight) • November 17th – ILMEA Festival District Festival (Belleville West)

9. Marching Panthers – Band Trip 2018

10. The Marching Panthers are going to…

11. November 21st-22nd • Santa Monica Beach • Performance- Disneyland and California Adventure

12. November 23rd • Perform at Spreckels Organ Pavilion • San Diego Zoo

13. November 24th • Hollywood Boulevard • Universal Studios

14. November 25th • Walt Disney Concert Hall • Grammy Museum

15. November 25th- Hollywood Christmas Parade • http://thehollywoodchristmasparade.org/

16. 2018-2019 OTHS Marching Panthers MARCHING BAND REGISTRATION DATES 5:30-8:30pm – Smiley Campus Dates TBD – end of April **Please have filled out and ready turn in: Commitment Form – Signed by Student and Parent Medical Form School Instrument Rental Form – available at fittings Scholarship forms will be available at fittings **Be Prepared to pay $150.00 for the first payment Cash, Check or Credit Card (3% surcharge added)

17. What happens at Registration/Fittings? • Turn in forms/verify information • Purchase Boutique items if necessary • Required Boutique Items are an additional cost (if needed): Shoes ($40), 2 pair Gloves ($6), Polo($17), Garment Bag ($15), Long black Socks($4) • NEW Required Rehearsal attire: Navy Shorts ($13), Navy T-shirt (8) • Optional: Band Jacket ($59); Fanny pack ($6); Knee Pads ($9) • Students must also have khakis (shorts, pants, or capris) – purchase on own • Pay 1/3 band fees or 1/3 guard fees (guard registration), confirm physical expiration date on Charms • School instrumental rental – form and supplies (mouthpieces/mutes) • Students- get fitted for uniform/shoes/shako • Parents - visit the Charms kiosk Students will not be fitted without forms or initial payment.

18. Band Fees – What do they cover? CHARMS Instruction Transportation Show Shirt Band Camp Uniforms Equipment Hotel Costs Instruments Field show Guest Clinicians Music Motor Coaches Food Once in a Lifetime Experiences!

19. Staying on the Field – the 4 F’s • Fees • School Activity Fee – paid at OTHS registration July 2018 ($150 – recently updated) • Band fee (2017) - $550 ($150 paid on registration check in, second payment 5/30 - $200, final payment 6/30 -$200 ) • Guard fee - $550 (plus costume costs and boutique items) • *to remain in good performance standing all fee payments must be current • Form – Commitment and Medical forms(turn in at registration); pick up and fill out school instrument rental form. • Fysicals – current within 13 months (IHSA rule) • Failure – must pass five academic classes

20. Important Communication Resources • BAND TOGETHER – Parent Section Leaders • Band Website – www.othsband.com • CHARMS – www.charmsoffice.com • School Code - pantherbandboosters • Facebook – OTHS Panther Bands • Remind 101 • Text @marchingp to (424)543-8144 • Email to marchingp@mail.remind101.com

21. Band Together Parent Potluck, July 27

22. CHARMS – Student level access

23. Check CHARMS Daily! NEWS CALENDAR VOLUNTEER HANDOUTS

24. CHARMS – Parent level * Student Password- provided after Band Member Signup Form is completed

25. Charms Blue mobile app

26. Additional Communication- • Chain of Command • Starts with the student • to section leaders • to coordinators • to drum majors • to directors • *Student leadership applications available • April 4th in band office

27. 2018-2019 OTHS Marching Panthers BAND BOOSTER MISSION The mission of this organization shall be to encourage, support and promote the O’Fallon Township High School, District Number 203 band program in every possible way as defined and granted by the General Not for Profit Corporation Act of the State of Illinois.

28. 2018-2019 OTHS Marching Panthers BAND BOOSTER MEETINGS You are already a member!!! (Free to Join) General Membership Meeting Usually the first Thursday of each month Smiley Campus 6:30pm Board Meeting Generally the last Tuesday of each month

29. 2018-2019 OTHS Marching Panthers BAND BOOSTER INVOLVEMENT TOGETHER THIS BAND PROGRAM WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!!!!!! Step in and Step up, we need and want your help and input! Uniforms Chaperones Transportation Fundraising Booster Involvement and Support

30. Families Welcoming Band Members Home from a Competition

31. Cheering on the Band!!!

32. Chaperones on a Parade Break

33. Boosters Working

34. Boosters Working

35. Props

36. Transportation

37. Band Camp Dinners

38. Talent or Fresh Idea Band Boosters are always looking for new "talent" and fresh ideas! • If you have a hobby or talent you would like to share--let someone know • If you have a fundraising idea please bring it forward to your Officers or Board Members

39. Boosters Work to Minimize Impact Expected support for the program: • 1 shift for each Fall – Spring yard sale (parent and student) • 1 shift for MEMC (parent and student) • 1 shift for MCCGA (parent and student) • 2 shifts for the Craft Fair (parent and student) Additionally 1shift from any of the following (and others may be developed): • Concession Stand & Band Stand • O’That Jazz Event • Music For All Festival/IHSA Organization Contest • Trivia Night • Mattress Sale • Band Banquets • Assist fundraising chair with planned fundraisers

40. Momentum of Music Society - 501(c)3

41. Student Fundraising

42. Operational Band Costs What does it cost to run the OTHS Band Program (2017)? What would it cost you without fundraising? $335,000 How do we fund our Program? Fundraising Donations Student Fees Shared by 210 students = $1,595 per student

43. This is why…

44. OTHS Band Program You and your students are now members of one of the greatest bands in the country It takes ALL of us for the band to be successful  Students + Staff + Parents + Boosters = 110% Let’s work together to give everyone the opportunity of a lifetime!

45. Let’s continue with the tradition of excellence and reach new heights!!

46. Seven Things Every Band Parent Should Do NOW • Access and familiarize yourself with CHARMS Office Assistant • Sign up to VOLUNTEER for an event - CHARMS • Consider private lessons for your musician. • Schedule a tune-up for your musician’s instrument. • Contact your ‘Band Together’ Lead. Texting is Great for THIS! • Come to Booster Meetings. • Attend Registration/Fittings in Spring.

47. Conclusion • Thank you to you all for your support of music at OTHS! • Individual questions see a staff member or a band together lead on your way out. • Thank you for your attendance. • Looking forward to another great marching season at OTHS!